Oct 23, 2025 - Food and Drink

Ernest Tubb Record Shop returns to Nashville's Lower Broadway

Adam Tamburin

Sunlit street with brick buildings featuring colorful neon signs including a large yellow guitar and messages like "Honky Tonk Live Music Cold Beer" under clear blue sky. — The famous neon sign for the Ernest Tubb Record Shop. Photo: courtesy of Andrea Behrends/Ernest Tubb Record Shop

The iconic Ernest Tubb Record Shop is back open on Lower Broadway, albeit in a reimagined format.

Why it matters: The Nashville landmark was one of the jewels of Lower Broadway for decades before it closed in 2022.

The new space will feature a four-story bar with rooftop views alongside a recreation of the classic record shop.

Between the lines: Bryan and Jamie Kenney — co-founders of Tusk Brothers Entertainment — worked with business partner and musician Ilya Toshinskiy on the restoration.

They worked with Dale Tubb, Ernest Tubb's grandson, to curate memorabilia and maintain the original character of the joint, which has hosted performances by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley.

What they're saying: "We're beyond honored to bring back Ernest Tubb's legacy to Broadway," Jamie Kenney said in a statement.

"This space was more than a record store: it was a gathering place, a stage, and a symbol of what makes country music special."

State of play: The record shop slash bar opened its doors on Oct. 13. A grand opening party is set for Nov. 13.

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